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Global Change

Question 1 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Why are there different theories about the effects of global warming?

Answer
A
There is no data to support global warming.
B
Global climate is complex, so changes in global climate are hard to predict.
C
Increased levels of carbon dioxide are offset by other changes.
D
There has been a decrease of extreme weather.

Explanation

Global climate is influenced by many interacting factors, so scientists use different models and assumptions to predict how warming will affect the planet. This makes the exact effects difficult to forecast, even though there is evidence that global warming is occurring. Choice B, “Global climate is complex, so changes in global climate are hard to predict,” is correct.

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